Romeo Crennel spoke to the Post about how they were able to beat GB..
http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/giants/big_blueprint_f5s5UR5xShhyJzNQBxyOaP
some of the more interesting bulletpoints
- Pressure the QB
KC rarely blitzed, only 8 times, but were able to have success with a four man pass rush. However, the Packers OL at the time was an injury plagued mess. LT Chad Clifton will be back Sunday.
-Nickle/Dime
GB is not a good run team at all. This means the Giants should be able to play with five or even six DBs on the field and still not give up a lot of yardage to Grant/Starks/Saine. KC played at least 5 DBs almost 90% of that game.
-JERMICHAEL FINALEY
KC had success defending him with a 6'5 CB in Jalil Brown. With Greg Jennings back, the GMen most likely can't afford dedicating a corner to cover him. Instead, expect (again) to see Jaiquan Williams/Michael Boley/Deon Grant work him.
Also mentioned was the use of a spy on Rodgers to prevent large scrambles. KC used a spy about 20% of the time.
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Keep the Packers' 3-4 on the field
The Chiefs used two receiver formations about 68% of their offensive plays. Crennel said it was to help the running game and protection….plus, the Packers do not get a great pass rush out of their 3-4 formation.
The Giants obviously can go three wide with Nicks/Cruz/Manningham, but it may be in their best interests to emphasize the traditional formations.
Interesting.
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Run Outside the Tackles
The Chiefs had most of their rushing success geared towards the edges (a 6.4 yard average). Force B.J. Raji to move laterally. Bradshaw and Jacobs to the edge may be the key in the run game.
Crennel on the Giants..
“With the way they run the ball, they have a chance to keep Aaron on the sideline, and they’ve got a chance to affect their offense,” Crennel said